Matt Wadleigh Articles - Page 61

The injuries keep mounting for the Atlanta Braves as they aim to make another trip to the National League playoffs. Now, hurler Huascar Ynoa will be out for some time due to a punch in the dugout after leaving early from Sunday’s start, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com.  Ynoa broke his right hand when […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder decided to shutdown veteran Al Horford midseason as the organization made a not-so-secret effort to embrace their tank mode. After the conclusion of the NBA regular season, Horford opened up on the decision between the two sides regarding his healthy scratch. “…understanding that the team also wanted to play younger guys […]

Chris Brown and Tyga wasted no time getting their names out there with a viral highlight reel during the Crew League. Brown fooled Tyga with a nasty crossover, then proceeded to hit the pull-up jumper over him in a pretty nifty sequence. Chris Brown gave Tyga the pull-up. @thecrewleague pic.twitter.com/uyxvkf4t0y — SLAM (@SLAMonline) May 16, […]

The Golden State Warriors clinched the 8 seed in the Western Conference after another huge performance from Stephen Curry. After the game, Steph put on the headset and was mid-interview when he got dumped with water, causing yet another postgame fail. Need ice water to cool Steph Curry off after his 46 PTS! The @warriors […]

The Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies after Stephen Curry secured his second career scoring title in the first quarter. The Dubs will now officially hold the 8 seed in the Western Conference and could potentially end up playing the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James in what would be an epic play-in game. […]

The Phoenix Suns escaped against the San Antonio Spurs, thanks to a huge, clutch shot by E’Twaun Moore to keep their hopes alive at snagging the number one seed in the Western Conference. Okay, E'Twaun! Came up clutch for the Suns. pic.twitter.com/fc44XXNNKe — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 16, 2021 In a game where Phoenix rested […]

The Washington Wizards have clinched the 8 seed in the Eastern Conference after a last-second victory against the Charlotte Hornets on the final day of the NBA regular season. Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal did just enough to put the game away late, as the Wizards won 115-110 as they continue to keep their momentum […]

After a long wait, Chris Webber has finally been elected into the NBA Hall of Fame as part of the 2021 class. After the induction, he joined ESPN and had a conversation with former Michigan Fab Five teammate Jalen Rose who congratulated him on the greatest honor in basketball lore. Watch the clip and try […]

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge just won’t stop hitting home runs. In fact, on Sunday afternoon the outfielder clobbered his fourth home run of the series against the Baltimore Orioles to tie the MLB lead. Aaron Judge has 4 HR over his last 3 games. 😳 pic.twitter.com/P6dtxEGp0y — MLB Stats (@MLBStats) May 16, 2021 […]

The shooting motions of such players like James Harden of the Brooklyn Nets and Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks have been hot topics of conversation as they continuously make plays that merit fouls. While the state of the NBA has developed into more of an offensive showdown as opposed to lockdown defense, it appears […]

The Brooklyn Nets might be getting their talented Big 3 back on the court for the weekend. As an earlier report surfaced, Steve Nash said he ‘expects’ the trio to suit up for Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. Then a bit later, James Harden sent NBA teams and fans in a frenzy by posting […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown has been in the headlines a lot over the past years. On Friday, the news came out that the truck driver from an incident back in January of 2020 was filing a civil lawsuit. Now, Brown’s representatives released a statement expressing their disappointment, according to Ian Rapoport of […]

The Miami Heat were hit with some unfortunate news when it was reported that Victor Oladipo was set to undergo season-ending surgery ahead of the playoffs. After acquiring Oladipo at the trade deadline, he appeared in just four games and will be out for the entirety of the playoff run. However, various reports have surfaced […]

The Brooklyn Nets have only seen their trio of Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and James Harden play seven games together on the year. However, Nets head coach Steve Nash said that he expects the trio to all play on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times.  Nets coach […]

The NBA Playoffs are right around the corner and now is the time to get those predictions in. In a recent interview with The Ahtletic, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green gave his thoughts on who is the favorite to take home the NBA title. “Well I think it’s hard to say the Brooklyn Nets […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown is back in the news, and not for a good reason. Brown is facing a civil lawsuit over allegations of assault and battery which come from an incident with a truck driver, according to Matt Baker of the Tampa Bay Times.  The truck driver, Anton Tumanov, has decided […]

The Los Angeles Lakers ran away with the 2020 NBA Championship in the infamous Orlando Bubble playoffs. After acquiring Anthony Davis to pair with LeBron James, the dream finally became reality for the Lakers as they hoisted another Larry O’Brien trophy. Now, as the 2021 playoffs are set to kick-off, the Lakers are gearing up […]

The New York Yankees paid a whole lot of money to bring over Gerrit Cole from the Houston Astros. So far, they are not regretting that in any way, shape, or form. Cole has been off to a blazing hot start and is running away with the Cy Young Award and it’s only been six […]

The Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards went down to the wire as both teams look to improve their seeding in the Eastern Conference Playoff picture. With the game winding down, Hawks big man John Collins hit a clutch three to put Atlanta on top and secure the win for them as they would go on […]

The Brooklyn Nets received good news when it was announced that James Harden was set to make his return on Wednesday after missing time with an injury. The Beard wasted no time making an impact and he showed off his fancy passing skills with this sleek bounce-pass in the second quarter against the San Antonio […]

The schedule for the 2021 NFL season has officially been released and it has a lot of eye-opening matchups.   The full 2021 NFL schedule grid is finally out 🍿 (Via @DraftKings) pic.twitter.com/sN0bF5JyQw — NFL on ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsNFL) May 13, 2021   The season starts with a banger, as the Dallas Cowboys face the defending […]

The Green Bay Packers have been the center of discussions since the night of the 2021 NFL Draft after a report came out regarding franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers. In turn, the Packers are bringing in an addition to the quarterback room, as the team has signed veteran Blake Bortles, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.  […]

The Houston Astros are taking a major step in regards to the treatment and salary of Minor League players. According to The Athletic, the organization has decided to provide housing for all players across their Minor League system. This move is expected to propel a series of teams following suit in a valiant effort to […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend and NBA icon Kobe Bryant is set to be enshrined into the Hall of Fame after an illustrious career. Now, one of his game-worn high school jerseys from Lower Merion is set to hit auction. According to TMZ, the house selling the jersey expects the rare piece of memorabilia to sell […]

The 2021 NFL schedule has been released … sort of. Actually, the schedule has been leaked for many teams, including the full slate for the New England Patriots. After a mediocre and disappointing 7-9 campaign, the Patriots are aiming to return to the playoffs in 2021. With the leaks circling the Twittersphere, the Patriots’ 2021 […]

With the NBA Playoffs just around the corner, the Miami Heat are hoping to get Victor Oladipo back on the court for the most important stretch of the year. However, head coach Erik Spoelstra gave a rather vague update on the health and status of Oladipo, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.  Spoelstra […]

The Oakland Athletics came out and announced their threat to leave the city if they aren’t given a new stadium when their lease runs out in 2024. Now, Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis criticized the city and said it’s “expected”, according to Vincent Bonsignore of Vegas Nation. .@Raiders owner Mark Davis on @Athletics looking […]

Former University of Hawaii star quarterback Colt Brennan was found dead at the age of 37, according to Hawaii News Now. Details about his passing have not surfaced yet, and the Hawaii fans and sports world mourn the passing of one of the best quarterback’s in recent college football memory. Brennan shattered multiple records for […]

Longtime major league veteran and future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols was released by the Los Angeles Angels in the midst of the final year of his contract. While rumors circulated about potential teams having some interest in Pujols, the Dominican Republic is considering bringing Pujols on with the Olympic qualifier for the Tokyo Games […]

The New England Patriots have enjoyed immense success over the past 20 years, thanks in large part to head coach Bill Belichick. With him at the helm as the team’s head coach, the Patriots have won six Super Bowls and have essentially been a playoff team in just about every season. However, as Belichick will […]

The neverending drama between Portland Trail Blazers big man Enes Kanter and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has taken yet another turn. According to TMZ, Kanter is being sued by Erdogan, putting another chapter in the novel that is the drama involving these two. Per Kanter’s post, he is being sued for “insulting him.”  This situation […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers ended the 2020 season labeled as a disappointment. After a terrific 11-0 start to the season and the likelihood that Ben Roethlisberger would ride off into the sunset with an AFC Championship, those dreams quickly disappeared. They went 1-4 to end the season and ended up losing to the Cleveland Browns 48-37 […]

The Miami Dolphins were just one game short of making the playoffs and dealt with turmoil all season regarding rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. However, head coach Brian Flores doubled down on his stance regarding his signal-caller. “If he had started the season, we wouldn’t have pulled him. We put him in. We’re in a playoff […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine reminded everyone that he’s a two-time Slam Dunk champion during Sunday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. LaVine got right to work and shocked everybody with another highlight-reel play in the first quarter. Zach LaVine reminding us he's the two time Slam Dunk Contest champ 🔥 Zach attack 💥pic.twitter.com/rYpWb1PTLo — ClutchPoints […]

The Charlotte Hornets welcomed the New Orleans Pelicans to town on Mother’s day and the matchup of LaMelo Ball vs Lonzo Ball was the talk of the town. Early in the game, it was LaMelo who stole the show. The youngest Ball brothers showcased his defensive skills- of all things- early in the first quarter […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been hit hard by the injury bug in the 2021 season. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Dennis Schroder, and Talen Horton-Tucker have all missed time in recent games with various injuries. Now, it’s Kyle Kuzma, who is out for Sunday’s game with lower back tightness, according to Marc Stein of The […]

Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver DK Metcalf was out to prove that he could qualify for the Olympics. Unfortunately, his heat resulted in a last-place finish, according to Chris Chavez of Sports Illustrated. He still surprised a ton of people with his staggering time, especially considering his physique. Watch the entire race below, as it […]

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis won a championship in October and signed a huge five-year, $190 million contract in the offseason tying him to the Lakers for the next half-decade. Davis followers suit by purchasing a gorgeous, breath-taking mansion in Bel Air, reported at approximately $32 million, according to The Real Deal. […]

New York Mets ace and Cy Young candidate Jacob deGrom was scratched from his previous start. deGrom would return to start Sunday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, although he ended up leaving early after being examined by the team trainer, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.  Breaking news: Jacob deGrom is departing today's game alongside […]